5. Fat Gain

In conjunction with an inability to grow muscle you will find that you are accumulating additional fat stores; particularly around your waist.

This is a chemical process in the body. Lower amounts of testosterone encourage the metabolism to slow down. Unless you cut your eating this means you will consume more calories than you need.

Excess calories are stored as fat. To compound this fat cells release estrogen, the female hormone. This converts testosterone into more estrogen, encouraging the fat building process and increasing your levels of estrogen.

You may find that you start to develop gynecomastia; male breasts.

6. Weaker Bones

Despite what you may have thought bones are actually tissues and constantly replenish themselves.

This is how they are able to stay healthy and even grow stronger.

Studies show that low testosterone levels are linked with weaker bones; particularly as you age.[5] This will reduce the amount you can lift, increase the likelihood of injury and can even cause mobility issues.

7. Concentration & Memory Issues

Surprisingly low testosterone levels are also linked with a reduction in ability to concentrate and will affect your ability to remember things. It has even been linked with Alzheimer’s disease.[6]

8. Erectile Dysfunction

If having a low libido was not enough low levels of the male sex hormone are also displayed through an inability to get an erection.

Testosterone is not what causes an erection but its presence in your body does tell the brain to produce nitric oxide; which is essential for an erection to occur.

This is a symptom of low testosterone but there are several other factors involved in this process, increasing testosterone levels will benefit your ability to obtain an erection but may not resolve the issue by itself.

9. Genital Numbness

Although this is not something that every man will complain of.

In many cases men will state that they do not have the same sensations when touching or being touched on their genitalia.

Although not a complete numbness there is a lack of pleasure associated with touch. While many sufferers report this symptom there has not yet been any significant research to confirm this.

10. Tiredness

If you’re feeling tired all the time you may think it is because you are working hard, looking after the family and still finding time to hit the gym.

However, tiredness is also a common sign of low testosterone levels. This is despite getting a good night’s sleep and wanting to do things; you just don’t have the physical energy.

11. Penis Shrinkage

An alarming symptom of low male hormone level is shrinkage in your penis as well as your testicles!

This is basically linked with the theory of ‘use it or lose it’. If your body is not producing enough testosterone the tissues in your genitals will simply shrivel up actually causing shrinkage to your penis.

You may think you are imagining it but it is worth checking it out.

12. Hair Loss

This is a difficult one to attribute solely to low T levels.

Balding is actually a common part of aging. However, hair loss is also a symptom of low testosterone.

If your family history does not include baldness but you are going bald it is worth having your testosterone levels checked.

Research shows that testosterone is converted to DHT by 5 alpha reductase and that there are higher levels of this in men with hair loss. Blocking this conversion reduces the rate of hair loss.

This would suggest that low levels of testosterone decrease hair loss. However the studies also show that hair loss is linked with androgen sensitivity; which is increased by low testosterone levels.[7]

What Is The Solution?

Combating low testosterone levels is possible; you simply need to apply one or all of these methods:

Dietary Changes

You can boost your production of testosterone naturally by making sure you eat foods high in zinc, magnesium and vitamins D. Oysters are one of the best examples.

These nutrients will fuel the natural processes in your body telling your body to produce more testosterone.

Of course a healthy balance of fats, carbohydrates and protein is also essential to ensure your body has all the fuel it needs.

Natural T-Boosters

These natural and highly effective products can be used instead of locating some of the right food supplements.

After all, eating oysters everyday can be tiresome and awkward; as well as expensive.

A good T-Booster should contain zinc, magnesium, d-aspartic acid, a variety of vitamins and a selection of other ingredients to boost your testosterone levels through your body’s natural processes.

It is important to note that these do not add testosterone to your body, but they do encourage your body to make more testosterone by itself; similar to the way that eating the right food does.

Effective T boosters have been clinically proven to give men optimal testosterone levels.